The UN questioned the Israeli military's use of force during its brutal and deadly raids this week in the illegally occupied West Bank.

The United Nations (UN) stressed Friday that seeking asylum is a "universally recognised" human right, following decisions by President Donald Trump to suspend all refugee admissions and halt the United States (US) asylum programme.

Funding shortages may affect the U.N.'s ability to maintain aid flows at target levels throughout the Gaza ceasefire deal, a U.N. official told Reuters.

The UN reiterated Friday that seeking asylum is a "universally recognized" human right, in reference to Donald Trump's decision to halt all refugee admissions.

Israel not only violating its obligations under international law, but risks encouraging recurrence of unlawful killings, says spokesperson - Anadolu Ajansı

It is vital, and long overdue, for peace to take root in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the benefit of its people and the region,' says UNHCR spokesperson - Anadolu Ajansı

The World Health Organization will cut costs and review which health programmes to prioritise after President Donald Trumpannounced he was withdrawing the U.S. from the agency, the WHO's chief told staff in an internal memo seen by Reuters.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has said the UN fact-finding report on the atrocities during the

UN agencies responded on Tuesday to President Trump’s executive orders ending US membership of the World Health Organization (WHO) and its adherence to the Paris Climate Agreement, highlighting the massive potential negative impact on public health and efforts to curb global warming.

GENEVA, Jan 22: UN agencies responded on Tuesday to President Trump's executive orders that terminate US membership in the World Health Organization (WHO) and its commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement, underscoring the significant negative consequences these decisions could have on global public health and efforts to combat climate change.

The United States remains the largest donor to the UN, which is already facing significant budget pressures, spurring palpable anxiety over the prospect of funding cuts.

Inger Andersen delivers a welcome speech at the Geneva Environment Network High-Level 25th Anniversary Celebration.